I slept in until 12:30 today. I can't remember the last time I did that, and it was great. I really needed the extra sleep, as I'd been running ragged. Work is going well, but it is an active job, and I get a workout every day I work. I have Fridays and Sundays off, which is great, though Fridays feel like Saturdays.

My roommate and I helped out at the main library last night with a late night event for the new freshmen. We were in charge of the corn hole games, and it was really fun.

Short update, I have errands to run and things to do.

TTFN

Sing We of Him Who is Coming to Reign

I may have found my new church. At least, I plan on going back next week. Trying to find a new church can be very painful. I miss my old church so much! The sermon was good. He's no Pastor Keith, but he was good. I hadn't planned on taking notes, but there were some good points that I wanted to record, so that is a good sign. Now I understand where the term "noteworthy" comes from. :-) Also, the pastor earned points from me for alluding to the Rime of the Ancient Mariner. He talked about sin as a hindrance like an albatross around the neck. I don't know if anyone else got it, but I did. He probably didn't notice, but it elicited a grin from me. :-) Also, one of the Sunday school groups is called the Cracked Pots, which has to be one of the best names for a Sunday school group ever.

In all seriousness, however, I was impressed with how they emphasized Jesus. The sermon was on Hebrews 12:1-13, and I found it interesting when the pastor pointed out that we are to focus not on the finish line, but on Jesus. Which is true. Being in the presence of Jesus is the most important thing. Where Jesus is, 'tis heaven there. Also, the singing was mostly hymns and older choruses, which made me happy. It is a bigger church, but they seem to have a very good blend of sound doctrine and "traditional" beliefs with an emphasis on outreach and being "relevant," which I appreciate, as I do not really care for ultra contemporary, we need to be with the culture attitudes. (Though I am not discrediting that approach, as it has some merits as well.)

I would appreciate prayers as I seek the Lord's will and try to fit into a new community of believers.

Handkerchief Mousepad

We now have Internet in the apartment. The installer said it was his hardest job yet. The wires were all messed up and he was having trouble isolating the signal. Or something. All I know, is he finally figured it out, and I am grateful.

My parents came over today with the second load of things, so I have more unpacking to do. Ugh. I'm not a fan. We also bought and put together a desk, which went together rather smoothly. We had a good system. Dad was in charge of the directions and some assembly, Mom helped assemble, and I mainly handed out the screws, nails, etc. I did help with the other stuff as needed, though. We got the desk from Wal-Mart, and it is cool when you can see God in the little things. We almost turned around, as we thought we were on the wrong road, but we could not make a left due to long lines of cars. Continuing on the same road in the same direction, we found out that we were going in the right direction after all. Some may think it a coincidence, by I think we were getting a little extra help today.

I am going to check out an evangelical, non-denominational church tomorrow. I'm pretty excited about it. I checked out their website, and everything looks sound. They were very thorough in expressing their beliefs, and it seems like a fit, though paper and real life can be very different. So, we'll see. I hope the Lord shows me where He wants me to meet. Looking for a new church is so hard. I miss HFMC. But, maybe a change will be good. It is easy to become spiritually comfortable and complacent, and I hope that this transition will snap me out of that. :-)

I'm Here

I'm here. I won't have internet at my place until Friday, so access will be sporadic. I survived my first bus ride. Thankfully someone else got off at my stop, as I knew how to get on, but not necessarily how to get off the bus. :-) I have a meeting at 2 at the library to fill out paperwork and such. I visited the library on Saturday, and it is the biggest public library I've seen. And very busy. I think this job will keep me jumping. :-)

Gotta go.

Twilight, Sunlight, Starlight, Noon.

I'm moving tomorrow, and I won't have reliable internet access for awhile, as I'm not sure when the install guys can hookup the wireless. I have been very busy these past couple days, and it finally caught up with me tonight. It feels like lots of loose ends. Hopefully I will be able to get the essentials this first time and then get some of the other stuff later. It's nice that I'll be closer to home. I'm really spent. I hope I have some reserves for tomorrow.

Baseball: The Great American Pastime

Baseball is the one sport that I like and care to follow, and I have been blessed with the opportunity to go to three games so far this year. (1 with family, 2 with friends.) The first two pictures were taken at the Tigers/Cubs game, and the last was taken at the Mudhens' game.

Sorry, no pictures of the Chiefs' game.

P.S. The Mudhens and Chiefs are minor league teams. I like minor league ball just as much as major league play for the ballgame experience, though I follow the Cubs and not the up and comers in the minors.

Hodge Podge

There is a hippie memorial in a small town 15 minutes away from where I grew up. Lynn and I saw it when we were walking around, "exploring" the town. I find it rather comical, especially when you read the placard and find out that the guy who had it built was not a hippie himself.

This was taken at the art fair. This is one of the flowers that I really liked, but I do not have hundreds of dollars to spend on art. Nor do I have a house to put it in. Sigh.

This is at the Michigan Museum. I was attempting a Rosie the Riveter face, but I just look mournful.
Another pic from the museum. Women's lib is serious business. No smiling.

This is one of the baby deer that were born on campus this spring. It is no longer this small and cute, but the mother and her "babies" still roam around. They were often seen around the library.

I have heard complaints every now and then that I do not post enough pictures. This is not a picture blog, though I will post pics once in a blue moon. Today is my blue moon.

I wish I could figure out how to post text at the beginning of the post, but it will not let me.

Jesus Savior Pilot Me

I had a good vacation visiting my relatives and friends and attending a wedding. I fit a lot into five days, and almost 1/5th of the time was spent in driving. Uff da. I'm still recovering. :-) But it was most definitely worth it.

I visited my grandparents and my aunt on Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday, I went to the ice cream social at my grandparents' church, and I won a gift certificate to a Swedish restaurant. Swedish pancakes are quite good. :-) I then went to a friend's house on Friday. My future roommate came for a visit as well, and we went to a Mudhens' game. It was a lot of fun, and the Hen's won. On Saturday, I went to a wedding, which was beautiful. And then, I came home.

My first day of work will be this next Tuesday. I can't believe that I'm moving in a few days. I'm looking forward to it, but I'm also nervous. It will be a very different environment than I'm used to. It will also be the first time that I will be living in an area big enough for public transportation. (Dial a Ride does not count.) Though that will not be the biggest change. :-) It will be interesting, but Lord willing, all will be well.

Michigan Seems Like a Dream to Me Now (Kathy's Song, Simon and Garfunkle)

I hung out with Lynn today, which was fun. It was good to see her again.

I am doing a bunch of little things that come along with moving. Changing addresses, finalizing my schedules (class and work). I'm also preparing to visit people before I move again. It will be interesting deciding what to bring down with me. I think it will take more than one trip, especially with the furniture I'll need to bring. (bed, dresser, coffee table, etc.)

I still feel like I'll be going back to the dale later in the month. That's what I've always done in the past. It will be weird going to a new place and realizing that that period is over, for now anyway.

I am reading Dinesh D'Souza's book Notes to a Young Conservative. It's a good book and a good reminder that I am going to be in a different environment with its own set of challenges. But I am ready and excited. I don't know what's going to happen, but the Lord does, and I know that whatever happens, He will see me through and it's all for His glory.

I Left

I'm back home. Move #1 is over. Move #2 will commence in two weeks. Woo hoo.